Introduction

Report

Community benefit reporting demonstrates accountability for community investments, communicates progress toward addressing unmet health needs and disseminates community benefit activities to community stakeholders.

Legal Requirements

Each year, tax-exempt hospitals are required to report IRS financial data and answer questions that track compliance with the 501(r) rules on Form 990 Schedule H. In addition to federal community benefit reporting, some states have reporting requirements for hospitals located in their state to maintain state tax exemption.

The federal government and 23 states require reporting of community benefit activities with associated financial valuation.